Plants are 2’- 4’ tall and loaded with slender 1-1/2” pods that grow upright. Chiles mature from yellow-green to bright red and have a unique, smoky flavor that creates their distinctive tabasco taste. Easy to grow and vigorous. Good for container gardens and ornamental.

Zones: 3-12 Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Hot Pepper, Warm Season

Capsicum frutescens (81 days) 

Heat Level: Very Hot  Scoville: 30,000 - 50,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7 - 21 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart or into large 5 gallon containers. Harvest peppers when they are full size and glossy red. 

Capsicum Chinense with 1,300,000 SHU scoville heats

This is a high production pepper with growth up to 5 ft tall. 

Citrusy flavor, with insane heat. Fruity. Earthly Pepper.

Whatever its history, the variety bears highly desirable fruits, with intense heat and an interesting citrus-like flavor.

Starts off as purple then turns into a matrix of colors and finishes as orange/red ripe. 

These round to oval fruits are only 3/8” wide. It is often confused with the Pequin that is a small oval with a point. The Tepin grow on 36” tall plants and have extreme heat. All peppers are perennials, so if your plant survives the winter without freezing, the shrub can get very large. Capsicum annuum  (120 days)

Heat Level: Super Hot.  Scoville Heat Units 50,000 - 100,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7 - 21 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart or into large 5 gallon containers. Harvest peppers when they are red.

The peppers are round, apple-shaped (hence the name "Alma" meaning apple in Hungarian). They have a sweet flavor with a mild heat, making them suitable for various culinary uses. 

Alma paprika peppers are popular for making the spice paprika, but they can also be eaten fresh, roasted, or stuffed. The peppers can be used in salads, pasta, or as a side dish when baked or roasted. 

They are an open-pollinated heirloom variety and can be grown in any zone with sufficient sunshine and warm weather. Seeds should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors after the last frost. 

Nutritional Value:

Alma paprika peppers are a good source of vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants, as well as folate and vitamin K. 

To prevent common pepper diseases, avoid watering plants at night or on cool, cloudy days. Aphids and flea beetles can be controlled with insecticidal soap. 

Peppers can be harvested at any stage, but are best when fully colored and firm. Regular harvesting encourages further fruit production. 

Small, globular peppers that are 4–5 cm in diameter and 5–7 cm long

Smooth, firm skin that is green when young and turns dark brown when ripe

Thick, red-brown flesh with a hollow cavity and many small seeds

Flavor Sweet and crunchy and Packed with vitamins A and C and antioxidants. 

Uses 

Great for stuffing, stir fry, kebabs, omelets, or as a salad topping

A healthy snack on their own

Growing 

Can grow in small spaces and are good for home gardeners

Can be grown in containers or in the garden

Require a long season to produce fruit

Can be pruned for more compact plants

Chile de arbol is a Mexican chili pepper with several names, including: 

Chile de arbol: The literal translation of this Spanish name is "chili from tree"

Bird's beak chile: Another name for this pepper

Rat's tail chile: Another name for this pepper

Tree chili: Another name for this pepperChile de Arbol are a favorite in Mexican cuisine because of their bold heat and subtle, natural smoky flavor. They originated in Chihuahua, Mexico and dry well with good red color for use as wreaths or other decorative items. Fresh pods can be pureed to make a sauce for chips or to season the pork filling for tamales. When left whole, they can add great flavor to oils and vinegar. Toasted pods can be ground into a powder to season red chile sauces or to create a spice rub.

Narrow pendant shaped fruits grow to 3” long and mature from light green to dark red with a woody stem. This vigorous plant can reach over 4 feet in height in one season and resembles a little tree. Capsicum annuum (90 days)

Heat Level: Very Hot.  Scoville Heat Units 15,000 - 30,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

The Aji Charapita is a small, bright yellow chili pepper with a citrusy flavor and moderate heat. It's native to the Amazon region of Peru and is also known as the Wild Peruvian Chili Pepper. 

Appearance: 

Pea-sized, bright yellow chili pepper

Tiny, round pods that grow on bushy plants

Flavor: 

Citrusy, slightly fruity note

Sweet, citrusy tones

Moderate heat, ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 SHU on the Scoville scale

Uses: 

Fresh in salsas and side dishes

Dried for use in hot sauce, chili, and grilled meat preparations

Blended into a fiery sauce and served alongside jungle dishes

Used to make ají de cocona, a zesty jungle specialty

Peppers are a type of sweet bell pepper that are grown in Turkey, Bulgaria, and other countries. They are often used for pickling, canning, and fresh consumption. 

Characteristics 

Taste: Sweet and mild, with no heat

Shape: Pointed horn or flattened with two longitudinal grooves

Color: Bright red when ripe

Size: 10–15 cm long, or up to 20 cm long

Texture: Tender and juicy

Uses Pickling, Canning, Fresh consumption, Stuffed with feta cheese, and Added to salads

The yellow marconi pepper, also known as the Golden Marconi pepper, is a large, sweet, Italian heirloom pepper that ripens from green to yellow. It's known for its crunchy texture and fruity sweetness. 

Characteristics:

Size: The peppers can grow up to 10 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. 

Color: The peppers mature from light green to golden yellow. 

Taste: The peppers are sweet and smoky, with a gentle, fruity flavor. 

Texture: The peppers are crunchy and juicy. 

Uses: 

Eat fresh in salads

Fry, roast, or grill

Stuff with jack cheese

Add to sandwiches

Aji Brown pepper, also known as Aji Panca, is a chili pepper that is native to Peru. It is a member of the nightshade family and is known for its sweet, smoky flavor. 

1000-5000 SHU

Appearance:

Aji Brown peppers are large, elongated, and curved, with a smooth surface and thin walls. 

They are green when unripe, and turn dark green and then dark brown as they mature. 

The pods are 10–15 cm long and 2.5–4 cm across. 

Taste: 

Aji Brown peppers have a mild heat, with a fruity, berry-like flavor and a hint of smoke.

The flavor is enhanced when the peppers are dried.

Uses: 

Aji Brown peppers are often used in soups, stews, braises, and chowders.

They can also be used in sauces, shredded meat dishes, arepas, and tamales.

The peppers can be ground into a powder and used as a spice.